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europe, u.s. was supporting the use of the chemical weapons. 100,000 iranians were killed or injured. one million were killed. after the war, iran possessed conventional arms. tanks, and where is saddam? the sanctions today are less than what iran experienced. syria is a small issues compared to 1980 through 1988. the west has problems trying to understand the potential of iranians. they are different than some regional arab countries. very clever. the notion of sanctions is really important to understand. in 2005, when the us decided to launch the sanctions, iran had about 1000 centrifuges this. iran has over 10,000 centrifuges. around was enriching below five percent. now, it is 20%. iran was working the ir1. they could not produce. produce.etey .his is iranian psychology they want to say they will not give in on the sanctions. sanctions have harmed iranian nation. if the target for the sanction is and was and is about the nuclear issue, more sanctions, you should prepare yourself for more enric
europe, u.s. was supporting the use of the chemical weapons. 100,000 iranians were killed or injured. one million were killed. after the war, iran possessed conventional arms. tanks, and where is saddam? the sanctions today are less than what iran experienced. syria is a small issues compared to 1980 through 1988. the west has problems trying to understand the potential of iranians. they are different than some regional arab countries. very clever. the notion of sanctions is really important to...
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eastern, on c-span. >> now, u.s. chamber of commerce tom donahue spoke at the manhattan institute about the federal budget, the economy, and immigration. his remarks are about one hour. >> it is my honor to introduce tom donahue, president of the u.s. chamber of commerce. [applause] it was 1990 seven that tom became president and ceo of the u.s. chamber. over the past years, he built the chamber into an unparalleled lobbying powerhouse. it is more than duple -- more than quadrupled the budget. the lobbyists, policy experts, and communicators have helped secure business victories on capitol hill, the regulatory agencies, courts of law, and the court of public opinion and governments around the world. one of his great abilities is the knack to identify key issues well ahead of the curve. in an era of economic and fiscal challenges, he has aggressively advanced the american jobs and growth agenda. i plan to rebuild america's infrastructure, new regulations, protecting intellectual property, and reforming entitlements an
eastern, on c-span. >> now, u.s. chamber of commerce tom donahue spoke at the manhattan institute about the federal budget, the economy, and immigration. his remarks are about one hour. >> it is my honor to introduce tom donahue, president of the u.s. chamber of commerce. [applause] it was 1990 seven that tom became president and ceo of the u.s. chamber. over the past years, he built the chamber into an unparalleled lobbying powerhouse. it is more than duple -- more than quadrupled...
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first, just one month ago, secretary clinton said that the u.s. opposes any unilateral action seeking to undermine japan's administration -- >> i'm sorry, who said that? >> secretary clinton. >> hillary clinton is no longer secretary. >> yes, former secretary. >> oh, i see. >> yes, she said the u.s. will oppose any unilateral actions seeking to undermine japan's administration over diaoyu islands. and i just want to know, is that the firm position that the president will address? >> i haven't seen those comments. i would simply say that the president's meeting with the prime minister in just a little while here, and there will be a pool spray, and i think they both will have statements. so i don't want to get ahead of that. >> and also, on north korea. russia and china today -- they say they oppose any military intervention in north korea. what's the position of the white house? >> again, i would urge you to hear what the president has to say today. i think we got to go, because -- >> can i do just one quickly? >> yes, one more, kristen. >> can yo
first, just one month ago, secretary clinton said that the u.s. opposes any unilateral action seeking to undermine japan's administration -- >> i'm sorry, who said that? >> secretary clinton. >> hillary clinton is no longer secretary. >> yes, former secretary. >> oh, i see. >> yes, she said the u.s. will oppose any unilateral actions seeking to undermine japan's administration over diaoyu islands. and i just want to know, is that the firm position that the...
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u.s. patent office issued a patent. i will not give you a pop quiz. it was labeled john deere plow. the implement sketched out could have easily been labeled one of the most important inventions in history. they called it the plow that broke the plains, and it did. by replacing cast iron with smooth innovation, it opened up swaths of land for cultivation. it made it possible for my hometown to exist. beforehand, tilling an acre took a full 24 hours. afterward, as little as five. every toil ended another assumption of what the land could produce. it is not just the start of agricultural success, but of national success. this kind of game changing innovation has enabled us to leap ahead and increase harvest and feed the whole world. sometimes these innovations come from the most advanced science. other times they are simple steps and ideas that come from looking at and listening closely to the problem. all of them can break down barriers to food security. it can allow us to allow new paths o
u.s. patent office issued a patent. i will not give you a pop quiz. it was labeled john deere plow. the implement sketched out could have easily been labeled one of the most important inventions in history. they called it the plow that broke the plains, and it did. by replacing cast iron with smooth innovation, it opened up swaths of land for cultivation. it made it possible for my hometown to exist. beforehand, tilling an acre took a full 24 hours. afterward, as little as five. every toil...
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her husband had been a u.s. senator for a few years, but she and the girls had stayed in chicago where her whole family and support work. the bush people were incredibly helpful and generous about what the office was like and the structure and all that. the bushes were as well, personally, when the obama is visited. but i have to say there's just no substitute for being there. mrs. obama and the family were first at the adams hotel and then the blair house and into the white house for coffee, as is the tradition on inauguration morning. and everyone went off to the inauguration, and then what the white house residence staff does is just unbelievable, where in that time when the inauguration is going on, in this case they move the bushes out and the obamas in. they walk in, and now they live in this new home. it is really quite startling, and i don't think there's any amount of preparation that can help one understand what this all means. >> can you tell us about the bush is coming in, and then gary can tell us f
her husband had been a u.s. senator for a few years, but she and the girls had stayed in chicago where her whole family and support work. the bush people were incredibly helpful and generous about what the office was like and the structure and all that. the bushes were as well, personally, when the obama is visited. but i have to say there's just no substitute for being there. mrs. obama and the family were first at the adams hotel and then the blair house and into the white house for coffee,...
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u.s. government upon scientists, engineers, and inventors. you will have it for you later in our program schedule. at the white house, jay carney held his daily briefing, addressing a number of issues including a bombing at the u.s. embassy in turkey today. >> does the president considered the attack on our embassy in turkey to be a terrorist attack? >> that is an excellent question a suicide bombing on the perimeter of an embassy is by definition an act of terror, a terrorist attack. i think this is an incident that has just occurred and i don't want to get ahead of it, is being investigated. we strongly condemn what was a suicide attack against our embassy in ankara, which took place at the embassy's our security perimeter. details are still emerging about what exactly happened, who was responsible. it is clearly an act of terror. it caused -- cost hte life about least one individual, a turkish security guard. we are working with the turkish authorities to investigate the incident and br
u.s. government upon scientists, engineers, and inventors. you will have it for you later in our program schedule. at the white house, jay carney held his daily briefing, addressing a number of issues including a bombing at the u.s. embassy in turkey today. >> does the president considered the attack on our embassy in turkey to be a terrorist attack? >> that is an excellent question a suicide bombing on the perimeter of an embassy is by definition an act of terror, a terrorist...
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even the u.s. girls scouts have a different policy, accepting gay and transgendered members into their association. the boys scouts of america have almost 3 million members, and 70% of the troops are sponsored by church groups who oppose homosexuality. in 2000, the u.s. supreme court ruled the group has a constitutional right to refuse a members. it is a policy many parents want of help. -- upheld. >> it is not hate, not bigotry. it is a choice about how to raise my children and what i perceive to be my christian values. >> on sunday, president obama weighed in, urging the group to open its membership to everyone. >> of the boy scouts are unwilling to lift the ban. they simply will not be relevant to a generation decided to embrace lgbt brothers, sisters, co-workers, friends. >> for now, the ban remains in place. scout leaders say they need more time to consider and consult before deciding whether to overturn this century-old policy. al jazeera, washington. host: that is an excerpt from al jazeera
even the u.s. girls scouts have a different policy, accepting gay and transgendered members into their association. the boys scouts of america have almost 3 million members, and 70% of the troops are sponsored by church groups who oppose homosexuality. in 2000, the u.s. supreme court ruled the group has a constitutional right to refuse a members. it is a policy many parents want of help. -- upheld. >> it is not hate, not bigotry. it is a choice about how to raise my children and what i...
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we are at a strategic point in the future of the u.s. army, and the u.s. military. there's no doubt that we need a global-engage army with enough capacity to deter and prevent conflict. we need an army that takes a pinch of capabilities and unique structure that army has today to shape the environment and prevent conflict in all of our geographic combatant commands. this is about our nation lost security. it is about developing the right balance of capabilities within the joint force. our history tells us that we get out of ballots, our enemies will seek to take advantage and that this calculation in conflicts. the one thing history is clear about, we will be asked to deploy soldiers again. it is my responsibility that when they are asked, they have the capacity and readiness to be decisive and accomplish the mission. i look forward to the to the debate, and feedback on the joint force and army's plans to posture for the future. i am interested in your views on the effects of budgetary effects and sequestration and its impacts on readiness and our national security.
we are at a strategic point in the future of the u.s. army, and the u.s. military. there's no doubt that we need a global-engage army with enough capacity to deter and prevent conflict. we need an army that takes a pinch of capabilities and unique structure that army has today to shape the environment and prevent conflict in all of our geographic combatant commands. this is about our nation lost security. it is about developing the right balance of capabilities within the joint force. our...
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after their closed doors session, they spoke about u.s. -- u.s.-canada relations. this is 20 minutes. >> good afternoon. it is my great pleasure to welcome foreign minister john baird here to this department. he was one of the first calls i made after i officially came into the building and started and was sworn in, and he is my first guest as foreign minister. i hope everybody understands this is meant to underscore the strength of the relationship we have, and we are grateful for it. we do not agree on the toughest issues. we begin with hockey. i played a little bit, and since i am a bruins fan, we have clashed in many ways. he, from ottawa, is a fan of the senators, and i want you to know it is the first time i ever heard anyone talk well of senators. [laughter] i am grateful for it. today was the first of what i know will be many very productive sessions, and the reason for that is that canada and the united states share the same values. we have a history and heritage of our people that is unbelievably connected. we have the same entrepreneurial spirit. we have
after their closed doors session, they spoke about u.s. -- u.s.-canada relations. this is 20 minutes. >> good afternoon. it is my great pleasure to welcome foreign minister john baird here to this department. he was one of the first calls i made after i officially came into the building and started and was sworn in, and he is my first guest as foreign minister. i hope everybody understands this is meant to underscore the strength of the relationship we have, and we are grateful for it. we...